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Proposed Definition of Life Stages

Stage - Puppy

Definition - Neonate until reproductive maturity

Stage - Junior

Definition - Re productively mature, still growing

Stage - Adult

Definition - Finished growing, structurally and socially mature

Stage - Mature

Definition - From middle up to approximately the last 25% of expected lifespan (a window of time around half life expectancy for breed)

Stage - Senior

Definition - From maturity to life expectancy (approximately the last 25% of expected lifespan)

Stage - Geriatric

Definition - At life expectancy and beyond

What Does Bloodwork Test?

Chemistries:

• Liver function

• Kidney function

• Electrolyte disturbances

• Dehydration

• Pancreatic function

Complete Blood Count:

• Red blood cell count

  • Anemia from immune, parasitic or toxicities

• Platelet count

  • Immune  Parasitic or metabolic disease

• White Blood Cell count

  • Infections, immunosuppression

Urinalysis:

• Presence of Bacteria and White Blood Cells

  • Urinary Tract Infections

• Presence of Crystals

  • Indicating need for different diet, or presence of infection or bladder stones

• Urine Specific Gravity

  • Kidney function, other metabolic diseases

• Presence of abnormal cells

  • Inflammatory, Cancerous, etc.

Specific Tests:

• Thyroid disease

• Adrenal disease (Cushings, Addisons)

• Heartworm disease

• Heart disease

• Bile acids (liver function testing)

What Vaccines Does My Pet Need?

Click on this link to use the AAHA Lifestyle base vaccine calculator for dogs.